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Wildcat Reign starts Wildcat Yell tradition

September 11, 2014 by Jamie Swallows

The Wildcat Reign organization started a tradition called Wildcat Yell - yell practice for the upcoming home game. Video/editing by Jamie Swallows ... [Read More…]

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Old truck gets a new mission

September 5, 2014 by Nathan Lundeen

Pepsico donated a Frito Lay truck to students and later gave a grant so that various departments can use their career paths to transform the truck into a mobile food learning lab. Video/editing by Nathan Lundeen ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: ACU, Honors College

Houston describes Ebola media experience

September 4, 2014 by Stephanie Jordan

Senior Ad/PR student Brantly Houston discusses his first-hand experience with media crisis. Houston's uncle, Kent Brantly, was infected with the Ebola virus disease earlier this summer. He and his family were thrust to the forefront of a controversial media crisis. Video/editing by Stephanie Jordan ... [Read More…]

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A few changes could improve the exceptional

May 1, 2014 by Optimist Editorial Board

As the school year comes to an end, reflections and meditations on our institution of education are a necessity. These reflections inevitably lead to an internal list of improvements ACU could make that we have graciously decided to document for the posterity of this magnificent university. Our first suggestion is that GATA Fountain be given a ... [Read More…]

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Upward Bound calls for ACU students to become advisers

April 1, 2014 by Emily Seidel

Upward Bound, a national program working to prepare disadvantaged and first-generation students for college and advanced education, is looking for summer advisers from ACU. Advisers help applicants achieve their educational goals and excel in the classroom through various opportunities and services provided by Upward Bound. They stay on campus ... [Read More…]

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The Optimist Print Edition: 03.21.14

March 21, 2014 by Optimist Staff

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‘Hank the Cowdog’ author to visit campus

March 20, 2014 by Tommy Evans

John R. Erickson, author of the well known Hank the Cowdog children's book series, will speak at the Friends of ACU Library Spring Event on 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Hunter Welcome Center. Erickson, an award-winning author, has published 75 books and more than 600 articles, including the popular children's series, Hank the Cowdog. He drew most of ... [Read More…]

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University receives second Apple award

March 18, 2014 by Dystanie Douglas

ACU has been awarded the Apple Distinguished School Award, which is given to educational institutions that meet criteria for innovation, leadership and educational excellence and that demonstrate Apple's vision of exemplary learning environments. This is the second time ACU has been honored with this award, said Dr. John Weaver, dean of Library ... [Read More…]

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Students praise ACU through sticky notes

March 6, 2014 by Jesse Harper

Student Alumni Association used student input in the celebration of National Philanthropy Day. On Feb. 27 the Student Alumni Association partnered with Case ASAP and set up three stations located in the Brown Library, Moody Coliseum and the Campus Center, involving students by asking them to write down on purple Post-it Notes specific reasons ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: ACU, Campus Center, Student Alumni Association

Energy conservation to save $6 million

March 6, 2014 by Allison Brown

ACU's school color is purple, but a new partnership with Cenergistic Energy Conservation Company is looking to make campus little more green. ACU has entered a five-year contract with Cenergistic in an effort to conserve energy on campus. Cenergistic is an energy conservation company that works within schools, churches and healthcare ... [Read More…]

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